So now you are in business for yourself ? Yes, you are now a
Published Author, and that is exactly what it is, Business !

All too often, newly Published Authors are of the misconception
that their work is completed once they get their book in their hand. WAKE UP
CALL !!!! Trust me . . . the work has just begun.

Speak with any successful Author, and they will have more
testimony than we wish to hear, about the Hardships, Trials, Tribulations and
the Sacrifices that go along with “Success”. Many new Authors get stuck on
their achievement of finally getting Published and their zeal is compromised.
Yes . . . it “IS” a “MAJOR” achievement. WELCOME to the 1% Club of Writers. But
if you are vying for more than a collection of your offerings to be utilized as
Christmas and Birthday Gifts, Door Stops, Book Ends and Paper Weights, it is
time for you to get an education and finite understanding as to what will
assist you making the transition towards “Success”.

I have in the past written a few Articles that address many
facets of getting prepared for this moment. There is nothing quite like
experiencing the potential let down when you awaken and realize that people,
including Family and Friends are not kicking down your door or FaceBook Page to
get your book . . . Surprise!!!!

The process of being a productive and functionally “Selling”
Author is WORK !!!

You will hear all the promises of “Next Week” or “when I get
paid” . . .you might even experience
hearing “Blatant Lies” and a myriad of other excuses. Use this as the fuel for
your fire. To become somewhat successful does require a heightened level of
“Drive”, “Enthusiasm”, “Action” and “Determination”. I call this the “D.E.A.D.”
Principle . . .yes . . .I must die to
all that I thought I knew about this process and “Re-Create” my “Self” into
that persona I desire to be. I must not allow any thing or anyone to deter me
from what it is I seek to accomplish. I will listen to every “No” and
constantly and consistently seek other avenues of expression to let

people know I have said what I have come to say . . . I Am
Published, and I have a Book for sale and I want you to buy it . . . NOW !

Finally . . . Remember This, You are your best Agent and
Ambassador . . . and “Every Time you hear a “NO” you are getting closer to a
“YES”. . .

Happy Hunting

Blessings

Bill

‘just bill’ aka
William S. Peters, Sr. is the Founder and Managing Director of Inner Child
Enterprises. He is not only a Writer and Author, but also a Radio Talk Show
Producer and Host, Publisher, Public Speaker and Executive for a Privately held
Music Production Concern, Magazine and Newspaper, amongst many other things.

To learn more
about ‘just bill’ and Inner Child visit the following Sites . . .

The natural proclivity to
Authoring a Book is to share your writing and be read by a broader audience.
This can be achieved in a few ways. You can Sell your Books, Give them away or
a combination of the two. The latter is usually the path most authors feel
compelled to travel.

Most of us Publish with subverted
aspirations to sell a lot of books. Somewhere along...

When i consult with Writers and
potential Authors, one of the very first aspects of communication i discuss is
that of “Vision”. I believe, that we as writers are perhaps a special breed of
Artist, as are all Artists, whether your medium is Graphic, Sculpting, Music or
Word.

In our discussion,, i ask
questions. The reason being is it is integral...

If you are not Published, you
will not understand what I say to you that holding your own Book in your hand
is an indescribable feeling. Don’t believe me . . .ask a Published Writer . . .we call them Authors !!!!

If you are considering
Publishing, there are a few things you should know. Most prospective Authors
have probably considered the journey ...

Poetry Line Terms

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STANZA or VERSE

A group of lines in a Poem

Examples:
Couplet – A two line Stanza
Tercet – Three Line Stanza
Quatrain – Four line Stanza
Quintain – Five line Stanza
Sestet – Six line stanza
Heptastich – Seven line stanza
Octave – Eight line stanza

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